Larnach Lodge

Property class: 4
4-star luxury lodge near Larnach Castle

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Garden
Lobby sitting area
Beach/ocean view
Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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145 Camp Road, Dunedin, 9004
  • Place, Larnach Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Clair Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Otago
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Large Lodge Queen Room (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Stable Family Room, Shared Bathroom (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Stable Double Room, Shared Bathroom (includes Entry to Castle & Gardens)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Dunedin

Larnachs Castle stay.With a stay at this Larnachs Castle lodge, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Larnach Castle and 9 miles (15 km) of Dunedin Chinese Garden. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Speight's Brewery and First Church of Otago.

What's nearby

  • Larnach Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Clair Beach - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Speight's Brewery - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • University of Otago - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Forsyth Barr Stadium - 19 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station - 21 min drive
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Staff Club - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Galley Cafe & Bar - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Good Earth Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Maharajas - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪St David Cafe - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Larnach Lodge

4-star luxury lodge near Larnach Castle
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Larnach Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dunedin lodge is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Larnach Lodge offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

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Larnach Lodge Dunedin
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Larnach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 588 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John, GRANGER

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in every way! Room spotless, cute and comfortable, every staff member we had dealings with was warm, friendly, helpful and professional. Food excellent, we booked the dinner experience and also the breakfast was extremely good. An awesome experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristine Gatto and Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rongxin Chen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is very nice. The location is beautiful. Dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deepthi, Forest Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen facilities aren't very good though staff is willing to help where needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room in the Lodge had amazing views and a beautiful bathroom and great size. The staff were so lovely and helpful. We loved looking around the grounds well looked after beautiful views. The Castle was my highlight will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room with amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were genuinely wonderful, the location and gardens are beautiful, the views are breathtaking, and the breakfast was truly excellent. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment came from the actual room. For a hotel charging $400 a night, the accommodations were well below average outdated, cramped, and lacking basic amenities. I understand they’re aiming for a period-accurate aesthetic to match the castle’s charm, but there’s a difference between “historic” and simply worn out. When the chair has no cushion or springs left, and the bed isn’t much better, it stops feeling authentic and starts feeling neglected. Overall, despite the lovely setting and great staff, the room quality just doesn’t justify the price. Not worth the hard-earned money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stunning location. Excellent breakfast. Rooms are tiny! Booked a dinner in the castle which was great. Had booked for me and my son who is 13. Even though I asked for one adult and one child (states on the website age requirements), they still simply charged for two adults. Apart from that, it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Danielle

The lodge was such an incredible place to stay! It was very beautiful and the staff was incredible. The free breakfast in the morning was to die for and the staff there was very accommodating and gave me an extra meal for the next day, since I had to leave early and wouldn’t have been able to make breakfast on the morning I was checking out. I also did the dinner in the castle and it was super cool! My room was a corner room, so I had a balcony that overlooked the garden, as well as the ocean, which was amazing, especially at sunrise. Overall, I highly recommend staying at the lodge, as it was well worth my time and money. Just be aware that it’s not near any stores, so be prepared for that, especially if you don’t have a rental car. And plan any Ubers in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maree

Travelled with partner
When staying in the stables be prepared for a lot of noise. Other than that this was a really good experience. Dinner in the castle was fun. The grounds and view are breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, the room was comfortable and the free breakfast in the stables was awesome. Would stay here again :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was excellent and the view was spectacular. The stay was one of the highlights of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kieran

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay at the Lodge, with an awesome breakfast. Visit to the castle for free was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fun to stay at a castle! Ok, not actually in the castle but on the grounds. Staff were excellent and the supper in the castle dining room was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6star review

Amazingly beautiful property. Staff incredibly helpful. We arrived very late due to some unforeseen circumstances. We were warmly welcomed st 1030pm. The breakfasts were delicious with many different options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in the Lodge was special, with a four poster bed and spectacular views. Dinner in the Castle was wonderful. The food was excellent and it was enjoyable to mingle with the other dining guests. The breakfast was also very good. Overall our visit to the Castle exceeded our expectations and was good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NHI

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuanshun

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Papia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so quaint and took me back to the Victorian era. So neat and clean, with stunning views of the water and mountains
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge at Larnach was incredible. Very peaceful and fantastic view of the harbour. Was a very relaxing stay. I would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025